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K565 VFD

1992 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,158 mi
Last recorded40,158 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK565 VFD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,158 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear of outer sills & wheelarches scabby

Fail 30 Oct 2009 40,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear of outer sills & wheelarches scabby

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,137 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,152 miles

advise front suspension low. slight c orrosion in rear wheel arches and fuel pipes, slight play in near side rear radius arm..

Fail 16 Nov 2007 31,152 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise front suspension low. slight c orrosion in rear wheel arches and fuel pipes, slight play in near side rear radius arm..

Fail 10 Nov 2006 27,004 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,004 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 25,652 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Metro?

Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,089
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
68,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34,808
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33,671
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,892
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,604
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K565 VFD is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K565 VFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K565 VFD registered?

K565 VFD is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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